Spring Cleaning for Your Plumbing

As Spring approaches, so too does spring cleaning. Now, surely, the attic gets taken care of and we might dig through a few closets and finally get rid of that dresser we moved to the basement. But, how often do we include our household plumbing in the mix? Below, you will find simple tips on how to clean up and maintain your household plumbing, which will help avoid problems and save you some money in the process.

Appliances

Be sure your water heater thermostat is correctly set at 120 degrees and that the water at the sink farthest from your heater measures at that temperature.

Drain one or two quarts from your water heater by attaching a garden hose to the spigot at the bottom and releasing the pressure-relief valve.